Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza is the latest NHL star to sign with the Swiss league. He will join the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers, a team from just outside Zurich.

Spezza won't be alone in Switzerland. San Jose Sharks forwards Logan Couture and Joe Thornton as well as New York Rangers forward Rick Nash have deals to play in the league.

Spezza had 84 points last season for the Senators, which placed him fourth in scoring NHL. His 34 goals tied a career high.

Nash and Thornton will play for HC Davos. Couture will play for Geneve-Servette.

Also Wednesday, Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings agreed to play for Mora of the Swedish league, where his brother Gasper plays. Plus, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings returned home to play in the KHL. Ovechkin is with Dynamo Moscow; Datsyuk is with CSKA Moscow.